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Are dog fighting breeds naturally aggressive, OR did we make them that way? Dog fighting was a popular blood sport which was widely practiced in the past. Many dog breeds were developed in an attempt to come up with the ultimate fighting machine – a dog which was large, low, courageous and game to get […]

Guard Dog Breeds take action, unlike watch dog breeds that are all talk (bark). The American Kennel Club suggests that good guard dogs be, “loyal, brave and extremely protective of their territory.” I might also add, trainable, confident and reserved around strangers. Watchdogs are very good at letting you know there is a stranger about, by barking, but they

“Dogs for Experienced Owners”  What does that even mean? There is no such thing as a bad breed, but bad dogs do exist because they are in the hands of owners who do not understand them, don’t care, or are just inexperienced. Are they misguided, ill-advised, or did they just make the wrong choice?  Let’s face

Guest Post by Jane Meggitt. The best active dog breeds for open spaces is a big group! If you are an active person who enjoys open spaces, you need a dog who can keep up with you – or vice versa. Fortunately, you have a broad range of breeds from which to choose. Just remember

The dogs listed below are commonly thought of as the most dangerous dog breeds in the world. Although small dogs can be more aggressive and some seem to enjoy biting ankles, these larger breeds can do a lot more damage if they attack. Most of the dogs listed here were originally bred to guard and protect and

Calm dog breeds to consider. Calm Dog Breeds may be giant or tiny, belong to many different breed groups, and have vastly different purposes from lap dogs to guard dogs.  The one thing that each breed on this page has in common is their tendency to have a calm temperament. I love a calm dog

There are MANY Bull Dog Breeds, and many types of bulldogs – when I started researching and putting this page together, I was really surprised to learn just how many different types of Bull Dog Breeds there actually are! I knew of the usual ones such as the English Bulldog and the French Bulldog, but had

Dogs that drool may not be an issue for you when choosing the perfect breed, but if all that saliva dripping from a dog’s mouth has your stomach woozy, you might want to know what dogs are the biggest droolers so presumably you would avoid those breeds. But before you turn your noses to these

Finding the best dogs for kids doesn’t have to be rocket science. In fact, many breeds will be just perfect for your family. Looking for that perfect family dog means that you will need to examine some specific breed traits. Just what are those traits that we think are important? For starters, how about these

Discover the 11 most aggressive dog breeds – an open topic! Why would you want to know about the most aggressive dogs? Perhaps you are looking for a dog for personal protection? Or maybe you need a guard dog for your premises? Or it could be that you just want to know about the dog breeds